Is it the science of silence? Is it the science of silence? A sensibility and inner peace that only real Zen can deliver. Yes. This is Silent Yachts. Distinctly more than just moments in love? You'd have to think so. A serene theme for life. A futuristic take on it all. New Romantic collides with Renaissance. Abstract meets impressionism. A sensibility and inner peace that only real Zen can deliver. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 17 Mar 14:00 PDT No more excuses No more excuses 2025 is all about the club sailors, the weekend warriors, the open meeting stalwarts I was wondering if things were going to slow down in sailing after the huge events of 2024, namely the Olympics, America's Cup and Vendée Globe but, if anything, they've speeded up. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Mar 11:00 PDT Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Ssupporting the sailing community is at the heart of what Rooster do At Rooster, supporting the sailing community is at the heart of what we do. In 2025, we're proud to be backing a fantastic line-up of events - helping them not only take place but also thrive. by Rooster Posted 17 Mar 09:30 PDT From Abandoned to Ambition From Abandoned to Ambition ABC Lives Project Sends Second Container of Donated Boats to St Vincent & the Grenadines Following the success of the 2023 donated boats container, led by Tony Bishop at Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC), the St Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA) has taken a significant step forward. by Jenny Trumble Posted 17 Mar 08:59 PDT Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 The 35th edition of the event promises top-level competition The event is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), and with the support of title sponsor Rolex. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Mar 07:27 PDT Want to be better than last season? Want to be better than last season? Cyclops Marine will help you make a plan to move up the fleet It's shaping up to be a big year. Maybe you're not aiming to win the 100th Fastnet or the Admiral's Cup, but whatever your goal, it should be doing a little better than last year. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Mar 05:00 PDT Disappointing day for Slingsby's Australia Disappointing day for Slingsby's Australia As Canada clinches the win in Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Australia SailGP Team delivered a gutsy performance on day two at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, narrowly sneaking into the Podium Final but ultimately falling short of the win. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 17 Mar 03:12 PDT Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions March Online Auction and Special April Online Auction March's Action Bidding to Commence Friday 21st March and will end on Thursday 27th March. And April's Bidding to Commence on Friday 4th April and will end on Thursday 10th April. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Mar 02:11 PDT Rollercoaster Racing in LA Rollercoaster Racing in LA Switzerland SailGP Team couldn't quite find the rhythm in the breeze The first of two consecutive events in California got under way this weekend, in the Port of Los Angeles. It was a weekend of two halves on the water; Saturday was thrilling with a big breeze and gusts up to 35 km/h (22 mph). by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:55 PDT NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:38 PDT Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has missed out on its first final of the 2025 Season by just one point, despite winning two of the three fleet races on Race Day 2 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:30 PDT Canada claims first season win Canada claims first season win At Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Northstar Canada claimed their inaugural win of the 2025 Season - the first for the team since March 2023 (Season 3) and the first with double Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott as driver. by SailGP Posted 16 Mar 17:50 PDT Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Micha de Wreck clinched the win as four nations battled on the final day The 2025 WASZP North American Championships at Foiling Week Pensacola delivered high-octane action and showcased the class's growing popularity, with over 40 WASZP sailors from seven countries taking to the waters of Pensacola Bay. by Marc Ablett Posted 16 Mar 17:08 PDT SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance to win the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP The regrouped Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance in the Final Day of Rolex Los Angeles SailGP, to score a big win - their first under Giles Scott (GBR) as skipper - and their first in two years. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Mar 15:50 PDT Rhody Regatta will start “up the bay” in 2025 Rhody Regatta will start “up the bay” in 2025 Helping to kick off the 2025 sailing season on Narragansett Bay The third annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) based in Newport, R.I. and benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank headquartered in Providence, takes place Saturday, May 31. by Barby MacGowan Posted 16 Mar 15:16 PDT J/22 Midwinters at New Orleans overall J/22 Midwinters at New Orleans overall Chris Doyle's The Jug 4 1 win with brother Peter and son Nick on board It was a family affair at the top of the leaderboard for the 2025 J/22 Midwinter Championship hosted by Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath, TX. Chris Doyle led The Jug 4 1 team including brother Peter Doyle and son Nick Doyle. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 16 Mar 12:49 PDT The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland A look back into our video archive, from 1926 to 1980 As we prepare for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, let us direct our exploration of the video archive towards anything Irish. We have discovered several videos from Ireland, starting as early as the 1920s! by Magnus Smith Posted 16 Mar 11:00 PDT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake wrap up the win The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Mar 01:47 PDT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Video looking at the different strategies and what positions paid off Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, takes a look at the different strategies and what positions paid off, and also looks at Rockwool Team Denmark's collision with a leeward gate mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Mar 01:32 PDT Emirates GBR in the hunt Emirates GBR in the hunt After day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two on Sunday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Mar 22:55 PDT Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first After Day 1 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix New Zealand sits first on the event leaderboard with 31 points, winning two of four fleet races on the opening day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. Northstar Canada and Australia are close behind with 28 points and 27 points, respectively. by SailGP Posted 15 Mar 18:52 PDT SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP Los Angeles. Northstar Canada helmed by double Olympic Gold medalist, Giles Scott (GBR) is second overall. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Mar 16:51 PDT Skippers announced for 2025 CDS Series Finale Skippers announced for 2025 CDS Series Finale Long Beach Yacht Club set to host the fourth and final stop of the 2025 series The Long Beach Yacht Club has announced the eight skippers that will compete in the final stop of the 2025 California Dreamin' Series at LBYC on April 5 - 6. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Mar 11:39 PDT 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde Suardiaz and Berzolla claim the titles after nine days of competition The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde 2025 commenced at the renowned Ponta Preta break, marking the start of an exhilarating nine-day event featuring world-class wingfoiling action. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 15 Mar 09:56 PDT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Yandoo in pole position going into Sunday's final race The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake went into today's Race 8 on Sydney Harbour with a two points lead over Finport Finance, its closest challenger to retaining the coveted title. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 02:20 PDT Aussies hunt Great Britain Aussies hunt Great Britain As USA double-header kicks off in Los Angeles Anticipation is at an all-time high as Australia gears up for a fierce battle against 11 rival nations at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix marking the first-ever U.S. double-header, which commences on Saturday. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 14 Mar 23:49 PDT American double header starts this weekend American double header starts this weekend Switzerland SailGP Team ready for racing in San Francisco After two consecutive events down under, this weekend marks the start of an American double header for Switzerland SailGP Team, with back-to-back events on the USA's West Coast. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 14 Mar 23:40 PDT Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot At back-to-back US events The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its top spot on the championship leaderboard at the fourth event of the 2025 Season, the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Mar 23:22 PDT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow A 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time The most exciting racing on water returns to Los Angeles tomorrow, with a 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time. by SailGP Posted 14 Mar 17:55 PDT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall Six champions crowned with beautiful sailing conditions and fast-paced races Seventeen fast-paced and exciting races were concluded today in Cadiz during the Medal Series of the 2025 iQFOiL International Games. From 240 competitors, only the top 8 athletes in each of the six fleets advanced after four days of the Opening Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 14 Mar 15:35 PDT Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity It's the story of a revolution at the heart of a fundamental movement For the second time in its long history, the double-handed transatlantic race on equal terms will be entirely made up of mixed doubles. by Transat Paprec Posted 14 Mar 09:57 PDT Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Guinness World Record holders begin a new campaign of three very different events Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich invented the idea of "The Grand Tour", captured a Guinness World Record in 2022. Now they want to push themselves to a fourth edition of the adventure. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 14 Mar 02:10 PDT Teams poised to settle unfinished business Teams poised to settle unfinished business 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preparations are well underway While the start of the 80th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still some time away, preparations are already well under way at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by RSHYR media Posted 14 Mar 00:51 PDT 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds Up to 200 sailors are expected to compete at Sandringham YC The International Laser Class Association has awarded the right to conduct the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCAVic in Melbourne, Australia. by James Mitchell Posted 13 Mar 15:42 PDT New Vaikobi duffel bags New Vaikobi duffel bags Legendary durability in 2 sizes Duffel bag features strong and durable 420D TPU fabrication, super versatile! Carry it either over the shoulder with one central padded strap, or "Back Pack" style with two padded shoulder straps. by Vaikobi Posted 13 Mar 14:00 PDT Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 A big welcome is extended to all competitors, whatever their boat The big welcome extended to all competitors, whatever their boat, is a key pillar in the success enjoyed by Antigua Sailing Week for more than five decades. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 13 Mar 12:35 PDT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 Extreme conditions on the final day of the opening series As forecasted, conditions in Cadiz turned extreme from the early morning, with winds ranging from 30 to 38 knots from the southwest and waves reaching up to 4 meters. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 10:44 PDT 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview Keen competition and cutting-edge BOTS Keen competition, cutting-edge BOTS, and cool prizes like K3 Waterproof Bags are just a few reasons to race the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 28-30, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 Mar 10:36 PDT The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France Visiting the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer The Ocean Race Europe, the premiere fully-crewed, offshore sailing race for the foiling IMOCA Class, will visit the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Mar 10:21 PDT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview The action-packed weekend promises an unforgettable display of precision and teamwork The Rolex SailGP Championship heads to Los Angeles on March 15-16, bringing together the world's most accomplished sailors for two days of intense racing on identical F50 foiling catamarans. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 13 Mar 08:22 PDT